Abilene Regional to Kansas City International ABI → MCI
479 nautical miles (551 statute miles) northeast on a straight line, true course 029°, about 024° magnetic at the departure end (variation 5E). At 120 knots that is 2 h 59 min at the quickest height in today's winds (30,000 ft, a 41-knot tailwind), arriving about 6:34 am CDT (11:34 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now ABI is VFR, wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 10 knots; MCI is VFR, wind from the south (180°) at 6 knots. For planning, not a briefing: the legal preflight briefing comes from Flight Service (1-800-WX-BRIEF) or the FAA's own tools. Airlines fly this pair: 1 flights in the DOT's last twelve reported months, the route's page.
The route the straight line, the warnings crossed, restrictions, pilot reports and the airports along the way · click a mark for its words
Green, blue, red and purple airport dots are the flying conditions reported there now (VFR, marginal VFR, IFR, low IFR); grey means no report. Red areas are SIGMETs, orange areas AIRMETs, hatched red areas temporary flight restrictions. Map tiles: OpenFreeMap, data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Warnings the route crosses SIGMETs and AIRMETs whose area the line passes through or comes within 25 nm of
No SIGMET or AIRMET covers any part of this route right now.
Turbulence No turbulence warning in force along the route. No pilot has reported turbulence near the line in the last three hours. The government's turbulence forecast map ↗
Icing No icing warning in force along the route. No pilot has reported icing near the line in the last three hours. The freezing level is about 15,500 ft (from the winds-aloft temperatures), so icing is possible in cloud above that. The government's icing forecast map ↗
A SIGMET warns of weather hazardous to all aircraft; an AIRMET of weather that matters to small aircraft and to flying without instruments. "From 60 to 180 nm out" is measured along the route from ABI.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
No pilot reports within 50 nautical miles of the line in the last three hours.
Winds aloft along the route, and the time en route the forecast for use 08:00–15:00 UTC · at 120 knots true airspeed
The eastbound cruising heights for this course (VFR: odd thousands plus 500 ft; above 18,000 ft the forecast levels), with the wind averaged along the line from the 6 forecast points nearest it (ABI, SPS, OKC, TUL, ICT, MKC). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,500 ft | 230° at 29 kt | −27 kt | 147 kt | 3 h 16 min | 6:51 am CDT (11:51 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 240° at 23 kt | −21 kt | 20 °C | 141 kt | 3 h 24 min | 6:59 am CDT (11:59 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 240° at 19 kt | −17 kt | 17 °C | 137 kt | 3 h 30 min | 7:05 am CDT (12:05 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 230° at 16 kt | −15 kt | 14 °C | 135 kt | 3 h 33 min | 7:08 am CDT (12:08 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 230° at 19 kt | −18 kt | 9 °C | 138 kt | 3 h 28 min | 7:03 am CDT (12:03 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 230° at 21 kt | −20 kt | 4 °C | 140 kt | 3 h 25 min | 7:00 am CDT (12:00 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 240° at 23 kt | −21 kt | 0 °C | 141 kt | 3 h 24 min | 6:59 am CDT (11:59 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 240° at 26 kt | −23 kt | -5 °C | 143 kt | 3 h 21 min | 6:56 am CDT (11:56 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 240° at 26 kt | −23 kt | -6 °C | 143 kt | 3 h 21 min | 6:56 am CDT (11:56 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 250° at 40 kt | −31 kt | -17 °C | 151 kt | 3 h 10 min | 6:45 am CDT (11:45 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 250° at 52 kt | −41 kt | -28 °C | 161 kt | 2 h 59 min | 6:34 am CDT (11:34 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 250° at 48 kt | −36 kt | -38 °C | 156 kt | 3 h 04 min | 6:39 am CDT (11:39 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 250° at 41 kt | −31 kt | -50 °C | 151 kt | 3 h 10 min | 6:45 am CDT (11:45 UTC) |
Based on data from the 13th at 06:00 UTC; valid on the 13th at 12:00 UTC for use 08:00 to 15:00 UTC; temperatures above 24,000 ft are below zero. Heights are above sea level; a height is left out when the forecast has no wind for it over most of the line (the ground is higher). Ground speed is the airspeed less the headwind; the time en route is for the straight line and ignores climb, descent and routing around weather.
The forecast points as issued
| Point | From | 3,000 | 6,000 | 9,000 | 12,000 | 18,000 | 24,000 | 30,000 | 34,000 | 39,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABI | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 210/28 20° | 220/14 16° | 210/17 10° | 230/18 -5° | 220/26 -16° | 210/36 -28° | 220/25 -37° | 210/25 -51° | |
| SPS | used from 50 nm out; 37 nm from the line | 220/27 | 240/25 18° | 210/11 15° | 200/11 10° | 210/18 -6° | 250/30 -15° | 230/42 -28° | 240/34 -38° | 240/31 -50° |
| OKC | used from 150 nm out; 32 nm from the line | 230/32 | 230/24 19° | 210/9 15° | 230/15 9° | 240/28 -7° | 250/44 -16° | 240/51 -28° | 250/46 -38° | 250/39 -50° |
| TUL | used from 249 nm out; 52 nm from the line | 230/33 | 260/13 20° | 250/5 15° | 230/13 8° | 260/33 -6° | 260/44 -17° | 260/49 -29° | 260/51 -38° | 260/38 -49° |
| ICT | used from 299 nm out; 59 nm from the line | 230/35 | 240/22 21° | 240/25 14° | 230/31 6° | 240/34 -7° | 250/51 -18° | 250/66 -29° | 250/64 -37° | 250/54 -49° |
| MKC | used from 399 nm out; 50 nm from the line | 250/26 | 260/24 19° | 240/26 13° | 250/31 5° | 250/31 -7° | 260/46 -20° | 270/73 -28° | 270/67 -37° | 270/57 -49° |
The weather now: both ends and the airports along the way public airports with a weather report within 25 nm of the line, one for each stretch
| Airport | Where | Conditions | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Elevation | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABI Abilene, TX | departure | VFR | from the south-southeast (150°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,790 ft | 2:52 am CDT (07:52 UTC) |
| ONY Olney, TX | 70 nm out, 11 nm southeast of the line | no report just now | 1,275 ft | ||||
| SPS Wichita Falls, TX | 110 nm out, 6 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (180°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,019 ft | 07:52 UTC |
| CHK Chickasha, OK | 180 nm out, 5 nm northwest of the line | VFR | from the south (190°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,151 ft | 08:15 UTC |
| OKC Oklahoma City, OK | 209 nm out, 3 nm south of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (180°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,295 ft | 07:52 UTC |
| SWO Stillwater, OK | 259 nm out, 1 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (180°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,000 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| PNC Ponca City, OK | 289 nm out, 17 nm northwest of the line | VFR | from the south (180°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,008 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| CNU Chanute, KS | 379 nm out, 20 nm southeast of the line | VFR | from the south (180°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,002 ft | 07:52 UTC |
| OWI Ottawa, KS | 429 nm out, 3 nm south of the line | VFR | from the south (190°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 966 ft | 08:15 UTC |
| IXD Olathe, KS | 449 nm out, 8 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the west-northwest (300°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,087 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| MCI Kansas City, MO | destination | VFR | from the south (180°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,027 ft | 2:53 am CDT (07:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,790 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
The codes as issued, and in English, for every airport in the table
ABI Abilene, TX
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KABI 130752Z 15010KT 10SM CLR 24/20 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP107 T02440200 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KABI
- the station, KABI
- 130752Z
- observed 2:52 am CDT (07:52 UTC)
- 15010KT
- wind from the south-southeast at 10 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 24/20
- temperature 24 °C (75 °F), dew point 20 °C (68 °F)
- A2993
- altimeter setting 29.93 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP107
- sea-level pressure 1010.7 hPa
- T02440200
- temperature 24.4 °C (76 °F), dew point 20 °C (68 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KABI 130525Z 1306/1406 17012G19KT P6SM SKC FM131200 18010KT P6SM BKN025 FM131500 18015G24KT P6SM BKN025 FM131800 18016G25KT P6SM FEW035
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KABI
- the station, KABI
- 130525Z
- issued 12:25 am CDT (05:25 UTC)
- 1306/1406 17012G19KT P6SM SKC
- valid from Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the south at 12 knots, gusting to 19, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM131200 18010KT P6SM BKN025
- from Tue 7:00 am CDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the south at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
- FM131500 18015G24KT P6SM BKN025
- from Tue 10:00 am CDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the south at 15 knots, gusting to 24, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
- FM131800 18016G25KT P6SM FEW035
- from Tue 1:00 pm CDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the south at 16 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 3,500 feet
SPS Wichita Falls, TX
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KSPS 130752Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 23/22 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP109 T02330217 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KSPS
- the station, KSPS
- 130752Z
- observed 07:52 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 18006KT
- wind from the south at 6 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 23/22
- temperature 23 °C (73 °F), dew point 22 °C (72 °F)
- A2990
- altimeter setting 29.90 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP109
- sea-level pressure 1010.9 hPa
- T02330217
- temperature 23.3 °C (74 °F), dew point 21.7 °C (71 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KSPS 130520Z 1306/1406 18012KT P6SM FEW050 FM131400 18015G24KT P6SM SCT050 TEMPO 1314/1317 BKN025
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KSPS
- the station, KSPS
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 18012KT P6SM FEW050
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 5,000 feet
- FM131400 18015G24KT P6SM SCT050
- from Tue 14:00 UTC: wind from the south at 15 knots, gusting to 24, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
- TEMPO 1314/1317 BKN025
- at times from Tue 14:00 UTC to Tue 17:00 UTC: a broken layer at 2,500 feet
CHK Chickasha, OK
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KCHK 130815Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 24/22 A2992 RMK AO2
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KCHK
- the station, KCHK
- 130815Z
- observed 08:15 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 19007KT
- wind from the south at 7 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 24/22
- temperature 24 °C (75 °F), dew point 22 °C (72 °F)
- A2992
- altimeter setting 29.92 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
OKC Oklahoma City, OK
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KOKC 130752Z 18008KT 10SM CLR 23/21 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP108 T02280206 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KOKC
- the station, KOKC
- 130752Z
- observed 07:52 UTC on the 13th
- 18008KT
- wind from the south at 8 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 23/21
- temperature 23 °C (73 °F), dew point 21 °C (70 °F)
- A2990
- altimeter setting 29.90 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP108
- sea-level pressure 1010.8 hPa
- T02280206
- temperature 22.8 °C (73 °F), dew point 20.6 °C (69 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KOKC 130520Z 1306/1406 18012KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 1311/1315 BKN025 FM131500 19015G24KT P6SM SCT050
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KOKC
- the station, KOKC
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 18012KT P6SM SKC
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- TEMPO 1311/1315 BKN025
- at times from Tue 11:00 UTC to Tue 15:00 UTC: a broken layer at 2,500 feet
- FM131500 19015G24KT P6SM SCT050
- from Tue 15:00 UTC: wind from the south at 15 knots, gusting to 24, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
SWO Stillwater, OK
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KSWO 130753Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 23/21 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP103 T02330206 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KSWO
- the station, KSWO
- 130753Z
- observed 07:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 18007KT
- wind from the south at 7 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 23/21
- temperature 23 °C (73 °F), dew point 21 °C (70 °F)
- A2988
- altimeter setting 29.88 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP103
- sea-level pressure 1010.3 hPa
- T02330206
- temperature 23.3 °C (74 °F), dew point 20.6 °C (69 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KSWO 130520Z 1306/1406 17012KT P6SM SKC WS010/21040KT TEMPO 1312/1314 BKN025 FM131400 19014G22KT P6SM SCT050 TEMPO 1315/1318 BKN025
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KSWO
- the station, KSWO
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 17012KT P6SM SKC WS010/21040KT
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies, wind shear below 1,000 feet: wind from 210° at 40 knots above it
- TEMPO 1312/1314 BKN025
- at times from Tue 12:00 UTC to Tue 14:00 UTC: a broken layer at 2,500 feet
- FM131400 19014G22KT P6SM SCT050
- from Tue 14:00 UTC: wind from the south at 14 knots, gusting to 22, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
- TEMPO 1315/1318 BKN025
- at times from Tue 15:00 UTC to Tue 18:00 UTC: a broken layer at 2,500 feet
PNC Ponca City, OK
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KPNC 130753Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 24/21 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP098 T02390206
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KPNC
- the station, KPNC
- 130753Z
- observed 07:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 18007KT
- wind from the south at 7 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 24/21
- temperature 24 °C (75 °F), dew point 21 °C (70 °F)
- A2986
- altimeter setting 29.86 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP098
- sea-level pressure 1009.8 hPa
- T02390206
- temperature 23.9 °C (75 °F), dew point 20.6 °C (69 °F)
TAF KPNC 130520Z 1306/1406 17012G20KT P6SM SKC WS010/21040KT FM131300 19014G20KT P6SM SCT050
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KPNC
- the station, KPNC
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 17012G20KT P6SM SKC WS010/21040KT
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south at 12 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies, wind shear below 1,000 feet: wind from 210° at 40 knots above it
- FM131300 19014G20KT P6SM SCT050
- from Tue 13:00 UTC: wind from the south at 14 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
CNU Chanute, KS
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KCNU 130752Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP107 T02220183
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KCNU
- the station, KCNU
- 130752Z
- observed 07:52 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 18008KT
- wind from the south at 8 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 22/18
- temperature 22 °C (72 °F), dew point 18 °C (64 °F)
- A2988
- altimeter setting 29.88 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP107
- sea-level pressure 1010.7 hPa
- T02220183
- temperature 22.2 °C (72 °F), dew point 18.3 °C (65 °F)
TAF KCNU 130520Z 1306/1406 19014KT P6SM SKC FM131600 20014KT P6SM SCT150 FM132300 18012KT P6SM SCT100 FM140500 20007KT P6SM SCT090
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KCNU
- the station, KCNU
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 19014KT P6SM SKC
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south at 14 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM131600 20014KT P6SM SCT150
- from Tue 16:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 14 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet
- FM132300 18012KT P6SM SCT100
- from Tue 23:00 UTC: wind from the south at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
- FM140500 20007KT P6SM SCT090
- from Wed 05:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 9,000 feet
OWI Ottawa, KS
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KOWI 130815Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A2982 RMK A01
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KOWI
- the station, KOWI
- 130815Z
- observed 08:15 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 19006KT
- wind from the south at 6 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 22/19
- temperature 22 °C (72 °F), dew point 19 °C (66 °F)
- A2982
- altimeter setting 29.82 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- A01
IXD Olathe, KS
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KIXD 130753Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP102 T02280178
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KIXD
- the station, KIXD
- 130753Z
- observed 07:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 30006KT
- wind from the west-northwest at 6 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 23/18
- temperature 23 °C (73 °F), dew point 18 °C (64 °F)
- A2987
- altimeter setting 29.87 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP102
- sea-level pressure 1010.2 hPa
- T02280178
- temperature 22.8 °C (73 °F), dew point 17.8 °C (64 °F)
TAF KIXD 130520Z 1306/1406 20008KT P6SM FEW250 FM131800 20011G19KT P6SM SCT030 FM140000 19008KT P6SM SCT040 BKN150 TEMPO 1400/1404 2SM -TSRA SCT040CB OVC100 FM140400 35006KT 6SM -SHRA BR VCTS BKN030CB OVC080
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KIXD
- the station, KIXD
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 20008KT P6SM FEW250
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM131800 20011G19KT P6SM SCT030
- from Tue 18:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 11 knots, gusting to 19, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet
- FM140000 19008KT P6SM SCT040 BKN150
- from Wed 00:00 UTC: wind from the south at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 15,000 feet
- TEMPO 1400/1404 2SM -TSRA SCT040CB OVC100
- at times from Wed 00:00 UTC to Wed 04:00 UTC: visibility 2 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet (thunderheads), overcast at 10,000 feet
- FM140400 35006KT 6SM -SHRA BR VCTS BKN030CB OVC080
- from Wed 04:00 UTC: wind from the north at 6 knots, visibility 6 miles, light rain showers, mist, vcts, a broken layer at 3,000 feet (thunderheads), overcast at 8,000 feet
MCI Kansas City, MO
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KMCI 130753Z 18006KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP098 T01890161 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KMCI
- the station, KMCI
- 130753Z
- observed 2:53 am CDT (07:53 UTC)
- 18006KT
- wind from the south at 6 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 19/16
- temperature 19 °C (66 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
- A2985
- altimeter setting 29.85 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP098
- sea-level pressure 1009.8 hPa
- T01890161
- temperature 18.9 °C (66 °F), dew point 16.1 °C (61 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KMCI 130520Z 1306/1406 23009KT P6SM FEW250 FM131800 21010G17KT P6SM SCT030 FM140000 22009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN150 TEMPO 1400/1404 2SM -TSRA SCT040CB OVC100 FM140400 36006KT 6SM -SHRA BR VCTS BKN030CB OVC080
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KMCI
- the station, KMCI
- 130520Z
- issued 12:20 am CDT (05:20 UTC)
- 1306/1406 23009KT P6SM FEW250
- valid from Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM131800 21010G17KT P6SM SCT030
- from Tue 1:00 pm CDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 10 knots, gusting to 17, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet
- FM140000 22009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN150
- from Tue 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 15,000 feet
- TEMPO 1400/1404 2SM -TSRA SCT040CB OVC100
- at times from Tue 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC) to Tue 11:00 pm CDT (04:00 UTC): visibility 2 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet (thunderheads), overcast at 10,000 feet
- FM140400 36006KT 6SM -SHRA BR VCTS BKN030CB OVC080
- from Tue 11:00 pm CDT (04:00 UTC): wind from the north at 6 knots, visibility 6 miles, light rain showers, mist, vcts, a broken layer at 3,000 feet (thunderheads), overcast at 8,000 feet
At MCI when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 6:34 am CDT (11:34 UTC)
Wind from the southwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for MCI
- From Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Tue 1:00 pm CDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 10 knots, gusting to 17, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet
- From Tue 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 15,000 feet
- At times between Tue 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC) and 11:00 pm CDT (04:00 UTC): visibility 2 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet (thunderheads), overcast at 10,000 feet
- From Tue 11:00 pm CDT (04:00 UTC): wind from the north at 6 knots, visibility 6 miles, light rain showers, mist, thunderstorms nearby, a broken layer at 3,000 feet (thunderheads), overcast at 8,000 feet
The forecast for ABI, the departure
- From Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the south at 12 knots, gusting to 19, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Tue 7:00 am CDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the south at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
- From Tue 10:00 am CDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the south at 15 knots, gusting to 24, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
- From Tue 1:00 pm CDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the south at 16 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 3,500 feet
MCI: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KMCI 130520Z 1306/1406 23009KT P6SM FEW250 FM131800 21010G17KT P6SM SCT030 FM140000 22009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN150 TEMPO 1400/1404 2SM -TSRA SCT040CB OVC100 FM140400 36006KT 6SM -SHRA BR VCTS BKN030CB OVC080
ABI: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KABI 130525Z 1306/1406 17012G19KT P6SM SKC FM131200 18010KT P6SM BKN025 FM131500 18015G24KT P6SM BKN025 FM131800 18016G25KT P6SM FEW035
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
No temporary flight restriction on or near this route right now.
Notices to air missions closures and things out of service at both ends; airspace, navigation aids and obstructions near the line
ABI: 8 notices in force, 4 starting within a week. all of them, grouped →
- closed Taxiway A closed until further notice · ABI 09/013
as issued
!ABI 09/013 ABI TWY A CLSD 2509091427-PERM
MCI: 28 notices in force, 3 starting within a week. all of them, grouped →
- closed Taxiway F between taxiway D and taxiway E5 closed until Sat 31 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · MCI 09/003
as issued
!MCI 09/003 MCI TWY F BTN TWY D AND TWY E5 CLSD 2609010102-2610312359
- closed Taxiway J between C APN and taxiway D closed until Sat 31 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · MCI 09/002
as issued
!MCI 09/002 MCI TWY J BTN C APN AND TWY D CLSD 2609010102-2610312359
- closed Taxiway K between C APN and taxiway E closed until Sat 31 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · MCI 09/001
as issued
!MCI 09/001 MCI TWY K BTN C APN AND TWY E CLSD 2609010101-2610312359
- closed Taxiway C3 between taxiway C2 and Overhaul Base APN closed until Sat 31 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · MCI 06/169
as issued
!MCI 06/169 MCI TWY C3 BTN TWY C2 AND OVERHAUL BASE APN CLSD 2606251657-2610312359
127 notices near the line, the first 30 (airspace and special activity within 25 nm, navigation aids within 25 nm, obstructions within 5 nm):
- Navigation aid VOR/DME out of service until Fri 30 Oct, 3:00 pm CDT (20:00 UTC), estimated · 0 nm along the route, 13 nm off the line · TQA 08/717
as issued
!FTW 08/717 TQA NAV VOR/DME U/S 2608300927-2610302000EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1065750) 33°26′N 98°55′W (7.9 nautical miles northwest ONY) 1,594 ft (312 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 3:22 pm CST (21:22 UTC), estimated · 70 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · ONY 10/240
as issued
!FTW 10/240 ONY OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1065750) 332644.30N0985539.80W (7.9NM NW ONY) 1594FT (312FT AGL) U/S 2610051522-2611192122EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2019-ASW-15647-OE) 33°42′N 98°57′W (15.4 nautical miles ENE 60F) 1,518 ft (301 ft above ground level) out of service until Tue 20 Oct, 12:31 am CDT (05:31 UTC) · 90 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · 60F 09/153
as issued
!FTW 09/153 60F OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2019-ASW-15647-OE) 334213N0985743W (15.4NM ENE 60F) 1518FT (301FT AGL) U/S 2609050532-2610200531
- Navigation aid ILS runway 15C out of service except 80TH flying TRG wing until Thu 29 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · 110 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · SPS 10/031
as issued
!SPS 10/031 SPS NAV ILS RWY 15C U/S EXC 80TH FLYING TRG WING 2610082227-2610292359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1057584) 33°54′N 98°32′W (3.4 nautical miles northwest CWC) 1255.2FT (240.2FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 15 Nov, 2:57 pm CST (20:57 UTC) · 110 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · CWC 08/381
as issued
!FTW 08/381 CWC OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1057584) 335401.00N0983218.70W (3.4NM NW CWC) 1255.2FT (240.2FT AGL) U/S 2608171957-2611152057
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1062423) 34°00′N 98°32′W (2.8 nautical miles WNW SPS) 1230.0FT (190.9FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 2 Nov, 8:22 pm CST (02:22 UTC) · 110 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · SPS 07/011
as issued
!SPS 07/011 SPS OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1062423) 340004.00N0983247.60W (2.8NM WNW SPS) 1230.0FT (190.9FT AGL) U/S 2607060222-2611030222
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1238408) 34°14′N 98°40′W (3.2 nautical miles east 1O1) 1400.3FT (304.1FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 12 Dec, 3:13 pm CST (21:13 UTC) · 120 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · 1O1 10/136
as issued
!MLC 10/136 1O1 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1238408) 341433.00N0984041.00W (3.2NM E 1O1) 1400.3FT (304.1FT AGL) U/S 2610122131-2612122113
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1249306) 34°21′N 98°34′W (5.7 nautical miles east 92F) 1348.1FT (274.9FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 7 Nov, 4:41 am CST (10:41 UTC) · 130 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · 92F 09/245
as issued
!MLC 09/245 92F OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1249306) 342147.90N0983400.50W (5.7NM E 92F) 1348.1FT (274.9FT AGL) U/S 2609231042-2611071041
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1238168) 34°16′N 98°25′W (6.1 nautical miles south 3O5) 1507.9FT (499.0FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 22 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · 130 nm along the route, 1 nm off the line · 3O5 09/238
as issued
!MLC 09/238 3O5 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1238168) 341619.30N0982531.20W (6.1NM S 3O5) 1507.9FT (499.0FT AGL) U/S 2609221704-2610222359
- Navigation aid VOR ground receive Checkpoint out of service until Mon 1 Mar, 3:11 pm CST (21:11 UTC), estimated · 140 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · LAW 08/016
as issued
!LAW 08/016 LAW NAV VOR GND REC CHECKPOINT U/S 2608281313-2703012111EST
- Navigation aid ILS runway 35 outer marker out of service until Wed 22 Dec 2027, 3:11 pm CST (21:11 UTC), estimated · 140 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · LAW 05/017
as issued
!LAW 05/017 LAW NAV ILS RWY 35 OM U/S 2605271833-2712222111EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1014796) 34°34′N 98°20′W (3.5 nautical miles ENE LAW) 1438.0FT (313.0FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 3 Nov, 11:00 am CST (17:00 UTC) · 150 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · LAW 09/045
as issued
!LAW 09/045 LAW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1014796) 343450.70N0982055.70W (3.5NM ENE LAW) 1438.0FT (313.0FT AGL) U/S 2609281333-2611031700
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1235210) 34°35′N 98°17′W (6.0 nautical miles ENE LAW) 1501.0FT (349.1FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 3 Nov, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 150 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · LAW 09/006
as issued
!LAW 09/006 LAW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1235210) 343522.80N0981755.70W (6.0NM ENE LAW) 1501.0FT (349.1FT AGL) U/S 2609031948-2611032359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1009790) 34°47′N 98°17′W (15.1 nautical miles NNE LAW) 1625.0FT (263.1FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 6 Nov, 5:23 pm CST (23:23 UTC) · 160 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · LAW 09/008
as issued
!LAW 09/008 LAW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1009790) 344757.00N0981740.00W (15.1NM NNE LAW) 1625.0FT (263.1FT AGL) U/S 2609062323-2611062323
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1241933) 34°40′N 98°01′W (12.9 nautical miles NNW DUC) 1820.9FT (600.4FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 160 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · DUC 08/017
as issued
!DUC 08/017 DUC OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1241933) 344050.20N0980103.10W (12.9NM NNW DUC) 1820.9FT (600.4FT AGL) U/S 2608290018-2611192359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1059831) 34°40′N 97°57′W (12.1 nautical miles northeast DUC) 1661.1FT (335.0FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 20 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · 160 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · DUC 08/010
as issued
!DUC 08/010 DUC OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1059831) 344023.00N0975739.00W (12.1NM NE DUC) 1661.1FT (335.0FT AGL) U/S 2608202011-2610202359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1250802) 34°56′N 98°01′W (3.3 nautical miles northwest OL70) 1,573 ft (332 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 4:22 pm CST (22:22 UTC), estimated · 170 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · OL70 10/128
as issued
!MLC 10/128 OL70 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1250802) 345627.40N0980125.10W (3.3NM NW OL70) 1573FT (332FT AGL) U/S 2610051622-2611192222EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1253261) 34°47′N 97°57′W (18.1 nautical miles south CHK) 1696.9FT (335.0FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 1 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 170 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · CHK 10/001
as issued
!CHK 10/001 CHK OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1253261) 344738.90N0975744.20W (18.1NM S CHK) 1696.9FT (335.0FT AGL) U/S 2610011151-2612012359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1011658) 34°56′N 98°11′W (7.5 nautical miles SSE F68) 1963.9FT (419.9FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 29 Jan, 12:17 am CST (06:17 UTC) · 170 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · F68 10/011
as issued
!MLC 10/011 F68 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1011658) 345623.30N0981139.70W (7.5NM SSE F68) 1963.9FT (419.9FT AGL) U/S 2610010617-2701290617
- Obstruction wind Turbine lights (ASN 2022-WTW-6418-OE) 34°55′N 98°12′W (7.7 nautical miles SSE F68) 1,819 ft (391 ft above ground level) out of service until Mon 30 Nov, 12:09 am CST (06:09 UTC) · 170 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · F68 09/054
as issued
!MLC 09/054 F68 OBST WIND TURBINE LGT (ASN 2022-WTW-6418-OE) 345552N0981234W (7.7NM SSE F68) 1819FT (391FT AGL) U/S 2609081106-2611300609
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1291069) 34°57′N 97°56′W (4.7 nautical miles northeast OL70) 1,391 ft (260 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 4:13 pm CST (22:13 UTC), estimated · 180 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · OL70 10/124
as issued
!MLC 10/124 OL70 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1291069) 345712.00N0975625.90W (4.7NM NE OL70) 1391FT (260FT AGL) U/S 2610051616-2611192213EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1258370) 35°06′N 97°43′W (11.6 nautical miles east CHK) 1,555 ft (221 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 2:54 pm CST (20:54 UTC), estimated · 190 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · CHK 10/002
as issued
!CHK 10/002 CHK OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1258370) 350634.50N0974354.40W (11.6NM E CHK) 1555FT (221FT AGL) U/S 2610051458-2611192054EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1258370) 35°06′N 97°43′W (11.7 nautical miles east CHK) 1553.8FT (219.8FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 11 Nov, 1:31 pm CST (19:31 UTC) · 190 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · CHK 09/008
as issued
!CHK 09/008 CHK OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1258370) 350634.50N0974354.40W (11.7NM E CHK) 1553.8FT (219.8FT AGL) U/S 2609271932-2611111931
- Navigation aid ILS runway 18 out of service until Fri 30 Oct, 5:00 pm CDT (22:00 UTC) · 199 nm along the route, 12 nm off the line · OUN 04/014
as issued
!OUN 04/014 OUN NAV ILS RWY 18 U/S 2604101400-2610302200
- Navigation aid ILS runway 03 outer marker out of service until Sun 5 Dec 2027, 3:11 pm CST (21:11 UTC), estimated · 199 nm along the route, 13 nm off the line · OUN 03/010
as issued
!OUN 03/010 OUN NAV ILS RWY 03 OM U/S 2603201829-2712052111EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1011510) 35°22′N 97°27′W (7.0 nautical miles ESE OKC) 1953.1FT (638.1FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 30 Nov, 3:13 pm CST (21:13 UTC) · 209 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · OKC 09/002
as issued
!OKC 09/002 OKC OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1011510) 352210.10N0972739.90W (7.0NM ESE OKC) 1953.1FT (638.1FT AGL) U/S 2609012013-2611302113
- Navigation aid ILS runway 35R inner marker out of service until Fri 30 Oct, 4:11 pm CDT (21:11 UTC), estimated · 209 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · OKC 06/082
as issued
!OKC 06/082 OKC NAV ILS RWY 35R IM U/S 2606261946-2610302111EST
- Navigation aid ILS runway 35R inner marker out of service until Sun 11 Apr, 4:11 pm CDT (21:11 UTC), estimated · 209 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · OKC 06/080
as issued
!OKC 06/080 OKC NAV ILS RWY 35R IM U/S 2606261531-2704112111EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1020756) 35°29′N 97°30′W (7 nautical miles east PWA) 1,509 ft (307 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 2:54 pm CST (20:54 UTC), estimated · 219 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · PWA 10/002
as issued
!PWA 10/002 PWA OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1020756) 352958.00N0973034.00W (7NM E PWA) 1509FT (307FT AGL) U/S 2610051454-2611192054EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1011487) 35°32′N 97°29′W (7.6 nautical miles east PWA) 2202.8FT (1072.8FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 2 Nov, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 219 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · PWA 10/001
as issued
!PWA 10/001 PWA OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1011487) 353251.00N0972931.00W (7.6NM E PWA) 2202.8FT (1072.8FT AGL) U/S 2610022332-2611022359
From the FAA's notice service (NOTAMs), the site's copy refreshed every few minutes; last checked a minute ago. The FAA has so far issued eFlight its test feed, which misses some notices (checked against the FAA's own search on 12 October: about a third missing at Santa Barbara and Burbank, none at Atlanta or Las Vegas); the request for the full feed is with the FAA. Times are local to the field. This is for planning; the legal briefing comes from Flight Service or the FAA's own tools.
Daylight
Sunset at ABI 7:07 pm CDT (00:07 UTC), at MCI 6:43 pm CDT (23:43 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:10 pm CDT (00:10 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at MCI is before sunrise there (7:26 am CDT (12:26 UTC)).
Each restriction opens the FAA's own page with the exact area, heights and times.
The wind over the route live wind map, from Windy.com · drag the time bar for the coming hours; the level menu changes the height
Colours show wind speed, the moving lines its direction, at the surface unless you pick a height. Map and forecast by Windy.com; a second opinion beside the government's winds-aloft table above.
Radar and forecast charts for the regions crossed government pictures, the latest each time the page loads · the turbulence and icing forecasts: turbulence ↗ · icing ↗










Sources: the Aviation Weather Center's data service (SIGMETs, AIRMETs, graphical AIRMETs, pilot reports, winds and temperatures aloft, observations and terminal forecasts), the National Weather Service radar, the Weather Prediction Center's charts, the FAA's temporary flight restriction list and shapes, and the FAA's airport file for the positions, elevations and magnetic variation. Fetched when the page is viewed and kept a few minutes. Each leg is the straight line between its two airports; airways, terrain and airspace are not considered. The airports in detail: Abilene Regional, Kansas City International.
